{"product_id":"marigold-swordtail-xiphophorus-helleri","title":"Marigold Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarigold Swordtail is a bright golden-yellow to orange color morph of the popular  swordtail. Its vibrant coloration, hardiness, and prolific breeding make it one of the most popular livebearers in the aquarium hobby. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5.5 inches (10-14 cm) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 years \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, active community fish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy, beginner-friendly \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Water Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-28°C (72-82°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0-8.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-20+ dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30+ gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard, alkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwordtails thrive in mineral-rich water and generally perform best in harder water conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright marigold-yellow to orange coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales develop the characteristic \"sword\" extension on the lower tail fin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales are larger-bodied and lack the sword.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in standard, lyretail, and high-fin varieties. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBehavior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive swimmer\u003cbr\u003eExcellent community fish\u003cbr\u003eConstantly visible in the aquarium\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with many livebearers and peaceful tropical species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales can be competitive with one another and may harass females. Maintaining multiple females per male helps reduce stress.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Ratio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 male : 2-3 females minimum \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarigold Swordtails are omnivores and readily accept:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanched vegetables such as zucchini and spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied diet promotes the best coloration and breeding success. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest freshwater fish to breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivebearer species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGestation period: approximately 24-30 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales can produce up to 50 fry per brood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales can store sperm and produce multiple broods from a single mating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense plants help fry survive, as adults will readily eat newborns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood companions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMollies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuppies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristlenose Plecos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful barbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid highly aggressive fish and fin-nippers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Aqua Thailand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54431255593278,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/files\/placeholder_0856201c-0ff0-4773-a8ee-4b05ac716aa4.png?v=1789074447","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/marigold-swordtail-xiphophorus-helleri","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}